Women

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“Faithful, Brave-Hearted Pioneer Woman”

From: From Suffragette to Homesteader

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Examining Women’s Daily Lives on Saskatchewan Homesteads 16 $1.60 Add
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A Political Economy of "Women’s Work"

Producing Patriarchal Capitalism

From: Women and Work

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This chapter examines social reproduction feminism in the 1970s and 1980s, arguing that by the end of the 1980s it had run its course. 26 $2.60 Add
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Conclusion

From: Through the Mill

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The conclusion reiterates the key role of women in the establishment and development of Canada’s cotton textile industry. 10 $1.00 Add
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Conclusion

From: Storming the Old Boys’ Citadel

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In the Conclusion, the authors reflect on the legacy of Mother Joseph and Louise Bethune work more than 100 years after their deaths. The chapter explores how these women were able to storm the … ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Life and Death on a Hospital Ship

The Risks and the Rules

From: Asleep in the Deep

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In late March 1918, Anna Samers was transferred to the hospital ship Llandovery Castle which traveled between England and Halifax. This last assignment brought her to the attention of the world. … 30 $3.00 Add
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Nothing Happens Haphazardly

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Eight explores Louise’s journey writing her "Little Bird Book." The chapter follows the writing and publishing of her first book and Len’s homecoming from the war. 10 $1.00 Add
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Unrecognized Champions and Media Darlings

From: Immodest and Sensational

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Examines the shift in media coverage of women’s sport in the 1960s and 70s. Outlines those who did not receive media attention and showcases a shift in reporting to one taking female … 12 $1.20 Add
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A Strong Wall around Me

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Nine looks at the remaking of Louise and Len’s life and relationship after the war. The chapter discusses the 1946 publication of The Loghouse Nest, Len finding work, and … 20 $2.00 Add
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Fighting for Gender Equality

From: Immodest and Sensational

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Examines feminist activism in women’s sports in canada from 1970 to 2008 10 $1.00 Add
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Honouring and Remembering

From: Asleep in the Deep

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The sinking of the hospital ship Llandovery Castle captured the popular imagination for its wanton cruelty, drama, and the number of non-combatant deaths. Anna Stamers’ memorial service in … 21 $2.10 Add
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Renewing Social Reproduction Feminism

From: Women and Work

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The author argues that precarious workforces are the result of systematic oppression and that social reproduction labour is critical to resisting capital labour. 18 $1.80 Add
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Sewing the Threads of Resilience

From: From Suffragette to Homesteader

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Twentieth-Century Indian Homemakers’ Clubs in Western Canada 18 $1.80 Add
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Coolness, Courage, and Skill

From: Asleep in the Deep

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This chapter summarizes the experience of Canadian nurses through the details of one woman’s service. Anna Stamers’ and other’s endurance and courage is described. 6 $0.60 Add
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Ennobling Influence

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Ten explores Louise’s experiences with the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) starting in 1947 and the connections it opened up for her. 23 $2.30 Add
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Epilogue

From: Immodest and Sensational

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Notes the problems with comparison of women’s sports to men’s sports and profiling the few to ignore the thousands of other athletes 4 $0.40 Add
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The Social Reproduction Strike

Life-Making Beyond Capitalism

From: Women and Work

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This chapter argues that building solidarity among different feminist groups is the means and end of the social reproduction strike. 24 $2.40 Add